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Mountain Biking: Trails
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The Klondike Bluffs Trail represents a step up in terms of exertion and skills required, but is still enjoyable for fit novice mountain bikers. The route follows a jeep trail across Moab Member slickrock imprinted with fossilized dinosaur tracks. The jeep trail terminates at the boundary of Arches National Park, where a short hike leads to the top of the bluffs and an impressive viewpoint. The Klondike Bluffs Road is bumpy but maintained for passenger cars (except when wet) and it’s worth driving to the trailhead and skipping the ride on the dirt road. The Baby Steps Loop (see description above) provides an option for those looking for more challenging riding than the Klondike Bluffs Trail.*
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Beginning off-road cyclists may want to wear comfortable mountain bike shoes instead of cleated shoes with clip-in pedals, or regular tennis shoes. Riding off-road means that there will be places on the trail to ride, but there will ... be places on the trail where you will be forced to carry your bike and walk. Although clip-ins are more efficient to ride in, they take some practice to use. Also- using shoes that you can ride and walk in will mean that you don't have to bring two pairs of shoes with you. Your cycling shoes, and your hiking shoes.
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A two day mountain bike skills course designed for people who are relatively new to mountain biking. This course will boost your confidence and prepare you for whatever the trails throw at you in the future.
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A mountain bike or mountain bicycle (abbreviated MTB or ATB (All Terrain Bicycle)) is a bicycle designed for mountain biking, either on dirt trails or other unpaved environments. In contrast, road bicycles are not designed for such rugged terrain.
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Four great mountain biking trails can be found in the New River Gorge National River, provided by the National Park Service. Other multi-use trails are being developed in state and local parks throughout the New River region.
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At one point, as bikers ascend from Sherando Lake through Big Levels toward Bald Mountain Overlook, the trail challenges bikers with more than 1,000 feet of vertical climbing. Included in this Best of the Best for mountain bikers is a length of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the nation's longest national park. This stretch serves as a break for bikers — paved road and overlooks for views of the Shenandoah Valley below.
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